Episode 882: How the MV Matthew's €157m cocaine seizure was controlled from Dubai

13 February 2025 - 26 mins
Podcast Series Crime World

A shipment of cocaine worth €157m seized from the MV Matthew was controlled from Dubai, the Special Criminal Court has heard.

The trial of two of the ship’s officers for their alleged role in the importation of more than 2,250 kilos of the drug began this week.

Niall speaks to Irish Independent crime correspondent Robin Schiller about how the State claims the men were part of a 'highly professional' trafficking operations.

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